Burning Bridges (Pink Floyd song)

"Burning Bridges" is a song from Pink Floyd's 1972 album Obscured by Clouds. It shares a similar tune to the instrumental "Mudmen" on the same album.[1][2][3]

"Burning Bridges"
Song by Pink Floyd
from the album Obscured by Clouds
PublishedWorld Copyrights Ltd
Released3 June 1972 (UK)
15 June 1972 (US)
RecordedMarch 1972
Château d'Hérouville, Pontoise, France
GenreProgressive rock
Length3:30
LabelHarvest
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Pink Floyd

Composition and vocals

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It consists of an organ melody written by Richard Wright, with David Gilmour and Wright as a duet, singing the lyrics by Roger Waters.

The song is performed in 6/4.

Live performances

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The song was performed live by Mason in 2022, with his band Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets.[4]

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Strong, Martin C. (2004). The Great Rock Discography (7th ed.). Edinburgh: Canongate Books. p. 1177. ISBN 1-84195-551-5.
  2. ^ Mabbett, Andy (1995). The Complete Guide to the Music of Pink Floyd. London: Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-4301-X.
  3. ^ Manning, Toby (2006). "The Albums". The Rough Guide to Pink Floyd (1st ed.). London: Rough Guides. pp. 164–165. ISBN 1-84353-575-0.
  4. ^ Bailie, Geoff (19 April 2022). "Concert Review: Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets – Ulster Hall, Belfast – April 14th, 2022". The Prog Report. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
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